a shadow of ones former self

a shadow of one's former self

= someone who has diminished in strength, vitality, or quality compared to their previous state

After going bankrupt, Peter seems like a shadow of his former self, lacking the smiles and enthusiasm he used to have in the past.

在破產之後，Peter似乎不如從前，缺少了他過去有的微笑和熱情。

After the accident, Maria was a shadow of her former self, struggling to regain her confidence and zest for life.

事故發生後，Maria不如從前，她努力找回自信和生活的熱情。

Following the difficult divorce, Emily feels like a shadow of her former self, missing the joy and positivity she used to radiate.

經歷艱難的離婚後，Emily感覺自己像不如從前，缺少了過去她有的快樂和積極。

Since losing his job, Tom feels like a shadow of his former self, lacking the drive and ambition he once had.

自從失去工作以來，Tom感覺自己不如從前，缺少了曾經他擁有的衝勁和抱負。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "a shadow of one's former self":

Synonyms:

A pale imitation

A diminished version

A shell of one’s former self 

Antonyms:

In full bloom

At the peak of one's powers

Strikingly vibrant

In top form

Full of life and vigor

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01. Based on the sentence "After going bankrupt, Peter seems like a shadow of his former self, lacking the smiles and enthusiasm he used to have," what does the idiom "a shadow of one's former self" imply about Peter?

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A) He has become more cheerful and energetic.

B) He has lost his former vitality and enthusiasm.

C) He has gained significant strength and success.

D) He remains unchanged despite his situation.

02. What does "a shadow of one's former self" mean?

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A) A bright future

B) An inferior version

C) An important person

D) A mysterious figure